It’s a microwave, it’s an air fryer, it’s a… soup-maker? Ninja’s latest launch could be the only appliance your kitchen needs

• The Ninja Crispi Microwave helps avoid the problem of soggy reheated food
• It has a huge array of presets to easily handle common cooking tasks
• It’s on sale in the US; international launch details are yet to be announced

Although they’re fast and convenient, microwaves tend to make food soggy. That’s where Ninja’s new Crispi Microwave comes in, combining the fast heating of a microwave with the crisping effect of an air fryer.

Ninja’s new release isn’t the first combined microwave and air fryer on the market; brands including Samsung, Smeg, and even IKEA have all released their own two-in-one appliances that can defrost, cook, and crisp meals and leftovers.

There are two key things that set the Ninja Crispi Microwave apart, the first of which is its huge range of handy presets for common kitchen tasks. Not only does it come with the usual settings you’d expect for jobs like heating frozen dinners and bringing leftover pizza back to life, it also has dedicated modes for preparing soup, making popcorn, and even softening butter, taking the guesswork out of simple kitchen tasks that would usually require careful monitoring to ensure nothing melts or burns.

The second unique selling point is its use of non-toxic glass for air frying. The Ninja Crispi and Ninja Crispi Pro air fryers cook food inside resealable glass containers rather than a drawer, giving peace of mind if you’re worried about non-stick coatings. The Crispi Microwave contains a deep dish made from the same glass, which has a capacity of 5.5 quarts / 5.2 liters. According to Ninja, that’s big enough to hold an 8lb chicken, or four slices of pizza.

When you’ve finished cooking, both the dish and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe, and with no rotating plate, the interior of the microwave is easy to wipe clean.

The Ninja Crispi Microwave is available now direct from Ninja for $449 (about £330 / AU$640) in the US. International release dates and prices are yet to be announced, but we’re hoping to test it soon to see whether it can earn a place in our full roundup of the best air fryers.

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Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor, covering smart home tech, kitchen appliances, vacuums, haircare and more. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, having worked on print magazines including PC Plus and PC Format, and is a Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) certified barista. Whether you want to invest in some smart lights, find your ideal hair styler, or pick the espresso machine of your dreams, she’s the right person to help.